Answer:
Propionaldehyde is more reactive
than benzaldehyde towards nucleophilic addition. Actually, in benzaldehyde the aldehydic
group has -M (mesomeric) effect. As a result, the electron density on the
carbonyl carbon atom tends to increase and the nucleophile attack is more difficult
as compared to propionaldehyde where alkyl group is attached to the aldehydic
group. For more details, consult section 13.8.
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